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Pentax S1 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Pentax S1 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed March 2011
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Pentax S1 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Here, we are comparing the Pentax S1 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1 was released 22 months before the DV150F making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S1 matches up vs the DV150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Samsung DV150F

 S1 DV150F 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Pentax S1

 DV150F S1 
RevealedJanuary 2013March 2011More recent by 22 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax S1 and Samsung DV150F

 S1 DV150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Pentax S1 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax S1 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S1 vs the DV150F.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax S1 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and DV150F.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung DV150F to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older S1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Pentax S1 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax S1 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax S1 Street photography details
Samsung DV150F Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than average (116g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax S1
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (116 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax S1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax S1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV150F Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focus
lighter than average (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and Samsung DV150F
 Pentax Optio S1Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio S1 Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-03-02 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157g (0.35 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $174 $150